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Review
. 2020 Feb;88(1):59-75.
doi: 10.1111/jopy.12448. Epub 2018 Dec 30.

The self and eating disorders

Anna M Bardone-Cone  1 , Katherine A Thompson  1 , Alexandra J Miller  1
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Review

The self and eating disorders

Anna M Bardone-Cone et al. J Pers. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

In our review, we focus on self-related constructs in the context of eating disorders with four aims. First, we examine a variety of self-related constructs that have been theoretically and empirically linked to the development and course of eating disorders. In addition to the more well-researched constructs of self-esteem and self-efficacy, we also report on findings related to selflessness, contingent self-worth, self-objectification, ego-syntonicity, self-concept clarity, self-compassion, social comparison, self-oriented perfectionism/self-criticism, and narcissism. Second, we discuss self-related constructs that may be especially relevant to comorbidities common among those with eating disorders. Third, we review intervention and prevention programs where self-related constructs play a prominent role. Lastly, we share future research directions regarding self-related constructs and eating disorders that we believe will advance a deeper understanding of the role of the self in the eating disorders.

Keywords: eating disorders; identity; self.

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